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500 LG

1963 Bentley S3

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,488 mi
Last recorded67,488 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1963 Bentley S349,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 LG
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 67,488 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,175 miles

Fuel appears to be weaping from carburettor overflow under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 60,744 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 53,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering idler has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,319 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,504 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,104 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley S3?

Based on 1,894 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 54
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
brake binding 30
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
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500 LG is a 1963 Bentley S3 in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1963 Bentley S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 49,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley S3 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 500 LG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Bentley S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 500 LG registered?

500 LG is a 1963 Bentley S3, first registered on 1 April 1963.

Is 500 LG safe to buy?

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